https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dutch-royals-potato-tour-spotlights-cyprus-netherlands-agricultural-ties
The Dutch royal couple's visit to Cyprus this week may have sparked varied reactions, but their tour of potato plantations in Xylofagou and a packing plant in Liopetri was far from a coincidence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-demand-€45-000-for-carnival-security-sparks-outrage
A €45,000 bill from the police to Limassol's local authorities for security at this year's Sunday carnival parade has stirred heated reactions, with municipal officials calling the demand unacceptable and legally baseless....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-face-devastating-crop-losses-as-freezing-temps-hit-hard
Cyprus’ farmers are facing major losses as freezing temperatures from the Coral weather system devastate crops across the island. The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment has vowed to step in quickly, promising immediate support for those affected....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-battle-brutal-frost-as-‘coral-cold-front-devastates-crops
The bitter cold brought by the Coral weather system has left Cyprus' farmers reeling as frost has destroyed their hard-earned crops overnight....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/putin-gives-green-light-for-western-companies-to-return-but-on-russia-s-terms
Russian President Vladimir Putin has opened the door for Western companies to return to Russia, but not without conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-on-high-alert-as-coral-weather-phenomenon-threatens-power-grid
Authorities are on high alert today as the "Coral" weather phenomenon intensifies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-goes-up-in-smoke-as-tsiknopempti-takes-over
If you’re flying into Cyprus today and notice a thick cloud hovering over the island, don’t worry—it’s not fog, and no, the fields aren’t on fire. It’s just Tsiknopempti, the one day a year when the entire country turns into a giant, open-air BBQ pit....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anti-immigration-rhetoric-grows-but-immigrants-could-help-europe-s-aging-populations
The rise of far-right, anti-immigration politics across Europe is threatening to accelerate the continent’s demographic decline, experts warn, potentially triggering economic instability, labor shortages, and soaring costs for elderly care....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/government-announces-minimum-wage-increase-for-hotel-workers
President Nikos Christodoulides highlighted key economic and labor policy decisions today during a Council of Ministers meeting at the Presidential Palace, emphasizing efforts to boost employment and attract Cypriot professionals back home....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ey-the-biggest-risks-facing-cyprus-and-governments-worldwide
As we move further into 2025, governments around the world, including Cyprus, are facing a range of challenges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-thrives-after-groundbreaking-pig-kidney-transplant
Towana Looney, a 53-year-old Alabama resident, is enjoying a new lease on life after receiving a gene-edited pig kidney in a groundbreaking transplant at NYU Langone Health last month....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/priced-out-londoners-live-in-empty-schools-and-offices-as-rents-soar
According to CNN, as London’s rental crisis deepens, a growing number of residents are opting to live in disused schools, office buildings, and even an old cathedral to escape skyrocketing housing costs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-urged-to-milk-opportunities-for-halloumi-s-future
Goat and sheep farmers must work strategically to overcome seasonal challenges and meet growing demands for PDO Halloumi....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/an-antipsychotic-medication-has-been-unavailable-for-three-months-now-in-cyprus
A three-month shortage of the antipsychotic medication Seroquel (quetiapine) has been reported in the Cypriot market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/100-tax-on-foreign-buyers-in-spain
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has proposed bold measures to address the country’s housing crisis, including a 100% tax on homes purchased by non-EU foreigners....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-left-high-and-dry-over-dam-failure
The Mavrokolympos dam has finally been emptied, leaving behind not just a dry reservoir but also a flood of frustration among Cypriots. The drastic measure was taken to address a technical failure,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/water-crisis-looms-for-paphos-farmers
The Ministry of Agriculture is ramping up efforts to tackle water shortages in Paphos and ensure farmers have enough resources to sustain their crops. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/10-000-migrant-departures-in-2024-asylum-applications-drop-41
Cyprus has seen a significant reduction in asylum applications and migrant arrivals in 2024, according to Deputy Minister for Migration and International Protection, Nicolas Ioannides. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-cracks-down-on-airbnb-rentals
In a bold step to address its worsening housing crisis, Greece has introduced sweeping legislation to clamp down on short-term rentals listed on platforms like Airbnb. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-justice-system-meets-police-academy
Former Justice Minister Nikos Kosis likened recent prisoner escapes to a slapstick comedy featuring Thanasis Veggos, the beloved Greek comedian. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/los-angeles-wildfires-rage-on-leaving-11-dead-and-a-city-in-ashes
As fires ravage Los Angeles for a fifth straight day, the death toll has climbed to at least 11 people, and over 140,000 acres have been scorched, leaving entire neighborhoods in ashes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-eu-shake-up-includes-higher-schengen-visa-fees-stricter-border-checks-and-key-new-citizenship-rules
In 2024, the European Union implemented several significant changes impacting the Schengen Area and EU citizenship rules....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/radiologists-sound-alarm-on-hio-s-new-policy
The Cyprus Radiological Society (CRS) has strongly condemned the Health Insurance Organization (HIO)'s decision to allow "other doctors" to conduct radiological examinations starting January 2025, effectively replacing radiologists....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/it-jobs-top-demand-in-the-eu-what-this-means-for-cyprus
In today's digital world, IT specialists are in high demand across Europe, and it’s no surprise. According to recent data from Eurostat, IT professionals top the list of the most sought-after workers in the EU...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trudeau-poised-to-resign-as-liberal-leader-sources-say
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may be preparing to resign as leader of the Liberal Party after nearly a decade in power, according to a source familiar with his plans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-labour-decrees-in-cyprus-a-win-for-skilled-workers-and-foreign-students
Cyprus is making moves to boost its workforce and fill gaps in key sectors with new policies that give both skilled professionals and foreign students more opportunities. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragic-death-of-7-year-old-sparks-outrage-over-state-of-public-healthcare-in-cyprus
A tragic incident has sparked widespread anger and calls for accountability after a 7-year-old child from Paphos died following a series of alleged mishandlings by the island's public healthcare system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greece-needs-300-000-foreign-workers-amid-labor-shortage
It is estimated that Greece’s labor market needs more than 300,000 workers from other countries, from dishwashers to chefs to carpenters, machine operators and electricians to web and software developers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stella-kyriakides-earns-an-a-for-health-leadership
The European Commission's first team under Ursula von der Leyen for the 2019-2024 term has had a tumultuous and significant five years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reunification-off-the-table-says-former-u-s-ambassador-warns-europe-not-to-rely-on-u-s
A statesman, a diplomat, and a patriot, John Koenig is the epitome of dedication to service and diplomacy. With a career spanning over three decades, he has served in pivotal roles across the globe, from his time as U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus from 2012 to 2015 to his earlier postings in Belgium, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, and the Philippines.
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